Operating Engineer

Description

The Operating Engineer will have a strong focus on operating, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing facility equipment on all systems. Individuals are expected to demonstrate technical expertise in one craft area (Electrical, HVAC, Piping/Plumbing, and be multi-skilled in other craft areas to successfully complete daily/weekly work assignments.

• Direct and oversee vendors, and monitor performance of their assigned responsibilities.
• Perform and/or direct the performance of all maintenance service requests, ensuring that work performed in these areas is accomplished efficiently, with minimal disruption and inconvenience.
• Maintain positive tenant relations and participate in building events.
• Evaluate vendors and suppliers regularly for quality and competitive pricing.
• Review all service request summaries to identify and correct operational problems.
• General interior maintenance – Minor plumbing, electrical and general building labor.
• Maintain preventative maintenance schedules for all applicable building systems, conduct building inspections through utilization of web based CRE software, and report on observed conditions.
• Work with property team to develop repair budget by providing input and obtaining necessary proposals.
• Complete special tasks that include but are not limited to painting, locksmith work, door repairs, tenant services requests, moving of equipment, furniture, machinery, and other general maintenance as assigned.
• Respond effectively and efficiently to all emergencies.
• Recognize danger and safety hazards and propose methods to eliminate them.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment compliant with all applicable rules, ordinances, and laws.
• Comply with all policies for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Participate in ongoing technical, safety, operational training, and compliance programs.
• Document work performance and materials procurement as directed, using applicable systems and suppliers.
• Maintain ongoing inventory of all tools and instruments.
• Verify accuracy of deliveries for material count, accuracy, and description.
• Use JLL systems and software to maintain records, service notes and store building information.
• Other assigned operational tasks as may be typically expected of the Building Engineer role.

• Maintain lighting system bulbs and ballasts.
• Oversight of all mechanical, plumbing, structural, fire and life safety and control systems for the facility to ensure proper compliance with all codes, ordinances and laws.
• Utilize the building automation system to monitor the HVAC system and perform or facilitate needed maintenance and repairs.
• Perform scheduled maintenance of HVAC equipment including cleaning, inspecting, calibrating, and changing components or parts to maintain the HVAC systems and associated equipment at optimum performance levels.
• Record readings and make adjustments where necessary to ensure proper operation of equipment.

• Ability to analyze the operation of various systems, determine the cause of any problems/malfunctions and take corrective action as required.
• Must be available for call-in work and perform other duties as required.

• Successful candidate must be results oriented and self-motivated who can work independently or on a team.
• Candidate must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• Completion of an applicable technical training program is desirable, have a minimum of three (3) years of applicable working experience in general building repair and maintenance, basic plumbing, and basic electrical.
• Comprehensive knowledge of boiler systems, chillers, roof top, and ceiling mounted units.
• Possess, or willing to obtain boilers license (reimbursable expense).
• Must have ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs., use ladders up to 30 ft, possess mechanical and electrical aptitude, and have excellent communication skills in English, both oral and written.
• Candidate must possess and provide own basic hand tools required to perform assigned work scope. Specialty tools may be provided.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Basic…